The Christchurch Civic Creche Case

News Reports Index

1999 Jan-June



Otago Daily Times
Wednesday, 19-May 1999

In brief: Ellis appeal move
NZPA

Wellington : Convicted paedophile Peter Ellis was reportedly distraught yesterday after news the Court of Appeal had met in chambers to consider a postponement to his appeal hearing.

A decision was expected "within the next few days".

The Crown Law Office, understood to be seeking the postponement to have more time to prepare for the widened terms of Ellis' appeal, set down for May 31, refused to comment